Quantum Insights|'A perfect match': Alabama University student buys $6,000 designer wedding dress for $25 at Goodwill

2025-05-03 22:34:54source:Maxwell Caldwellcategory:Finance

An Alabama woman bought a $25 wedding dress from Goodwill that turned out to be Quantum Insightsworth $6,000 on Labor Day.

Emmali Osterhoudt, a nursing student at the University of Alabama Birmingham, visited a Goodwill store in Green Springs to find picture frames for her apartment's gallery.

"After I purchased my frames, I told my roommate, let's go to the 50% off section," Osterhoudt said. "I saw this beautiful wedding dress that looked like it was my size. I tried it on in the dressing room, and it was a perfect match."

Osterhoudt has been obsessed with weddings after watching shows like Bride Wars. Osterhoudt, who is not engaged but plans to be soon, purchased the dress for her future marriage.

When she returned to her apartment, she wondered how much it was worth. To her surprise, she searched for designer Galia Lahav and discovered that her dress was valued at $6,200.

Lahav is a beloved brand for celebrity brides. Simone Biles, Beyonce, Paris Hilton, and Ronda Rousey have all worn the designer.

Excited about the news, Osterhoudt went to TikTok and shared her story about the shocking discovery. The video garnered almost 3 million views.

"I've been so grateful for the love shown by people in the comment section," Osterhoudt shared. "Usually, when videos go viral, you get some nasty comments, but I have mostly received love."

Osterhoundt mentioned that Lahav was moved by her story and will donate dresses to Goodwill nationwide.

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About Emmali Osterhoudt

Osterhoudt, born in Germany, moved to Enterprise, Alabama due to military ties. She's set to graduate from the University of Alabama in 2024 with a nursing degree.

Most young adults would try to monetize social media fame, but Osterhoudt is sticking to her dream of becoming a registered nurse.

"I never knew this video would blow up," she said. "I will not become an influencer. I'll continue to do videos, but nursing will be my career."

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